Alejandro Garnacho getting ahead of himself? Man Utd outcast announces Chelsea transfer despite Blues still waiting to drive down £50m asking price

Alejandro Garnacho has reportedly announced his move to Chelsea, although the Blues are yet to agree on a transfer fee with Manchester United. Garnacho is almost certain to exit Old Trafford this summer after his public fallout with manager Ruben Amorim after the Europa League final last season. The winger is currently part of Amorim's 'bomb squad' and is awaiting his departure from United.

Garnacho announced his transfer to Chelsea
Blues hoping to reduce United's asking price
Garnacho part of Amorim's 'bomb squad'

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WHAT HAPPENED?
According to talkSPORT, Garnacho has informed his close friends that his move to Chelsea is imminent, even though the west London side are yet to finalise his transfer from United. The Blues have apparently told the United outcast to stay patient, while they continue transfer talks with the Red Devils.

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United have reportedly set an asking price of £50 million ($67.5m) for their academy graduate, but Chelsea believe that there is still scope to negotiate and reduce their demands. Talks between the two Premier League rivals are set to accelerate in the coming days.
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United fans made their feelings clear towards Garnacho during the club's season opener against Arsenal last Sunday as they defaced a mural of the Argentine outside Old Trafford, not long before the match started.

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The Sun reported on Monday that Chelsea's failure to offload Christopher Nkunku, because of their steep valuation, is delaying their pursuit of Garnacho. The 21-year-old will hope that his transfer gets finalised soon so that he can return to the pitch in the new season.

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